Working Day Calculator
Calculate the number of working days between two dates, excluding public holidays and weekends.
What Are Working Days?
Working days (also called business days) are the days of the week when most businesses operate — typically Monday through Friday. They exclude weekends and public holidays.
The exact count of working days matters in many professional contexts: employment contracts specify notice periods in working days, financial transactions settle in business days, and project managers estimate timelines using workday counts rather than calendar days.
How the Calculator Works
Pick a start date and end date. Both dates are included in the count.
Choosing a country loads its official public holidays, which are subtracted from the working day count.
The results show total days, working days, weekends, and holidays separately.
Common Use Cases
Calculate billable days for hourly or daily-rate contractors and freelancers.
Estimate realistic delivery dates by counting only the days your team will actually work.
Determine how many vacation days a leave request actually requires after excluding weekends and holidays.
Notice periods, SLA deadlines, and legal timeframes often specify "business days" — get the exact date.
Quick Reference: Working Days Per Month (2026)
Approximate working days per month, excluding public holidays (which vary by country).
| Month | Total Days | Weekends | Working Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 8 | 23 |
| February | 28 | 8 | 20 |
| March | 31 | 8 | 23 |
| April | 30 | 8 | 22 |
| May | 31 | 10 | 21 |
| June | 30 | 8 | 22 |
| July | 31 | 8 | 23 |
| August | 31 | 10 | 21 |
| September | 30 | 8 | 22 |
| October | 31 | 8 | 23 |
| November | 30 | 8 | 22 |
| December | 31 | 8 | 23 |
| Total 2026 | 365 | 102 | 263 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How are working days calculated?
The calculator counts all days in your selected date range, then subtracts Saturdays, Sundays, and (if a country is selected) public holidays that fall on weekdays. The remaining count is your working days.
Does the calculator account for public holidays?
Yes. When you select a country, the calculator loads that country's official public holidays and excludes them. Without a country, only weekends are subtracted.
What is the difference between working days and business days?
They are generally the same — Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays. Some industries or regions may have different conventions (e.g., Saturday as a half workday), but this calculator uses the standard 5-day workweek.
Can I use this for payroll calculations?
Yes, it is commonly used for payroll, contract billing, and leave calculations. However, always cross-check with your local labor regulations for official working day counts, as some jurisdictions have specific rules.
How many working days are there in 2026?
In 2026, there are 263 working days (Monday-Friday) before subtracting public holidays. The actual count depends on your country — for example, a country with 10 public holidays on weekdays would have approximately 253 working days.
Does it support date ranges across multiple years?
Yes. The calculator handles date ranges spanning multiple years and loads holiday data for each year in the range.